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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,364.72, 1,184,044.32 and 283,924.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,364.72, 1,184,044.32 and 283,924.88 is: 425,886.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,364.72 : 1,184,044.32 = 283,924.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,364.72/1,184,044.32 = 283,924.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,364.72x = 1,184,044.32 × 283,924.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,364.72x = 336,179,641,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,179,641,470.68/789,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,886.33

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